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Blanche

American  
[blanch, blahnch] / blæntʃ, blɑntʃ /

noun

  1. a first name: ultimately from a Germanic word meaning “white.”


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When host Kristen Welker pressed him on whether he would act independently, Blanche did not mince words.

From Salon Aug. 18, 2026

It’s safe to say that newly minted Attorney General Todd Blanche has his work cut out for him.

From Slate Aug. 13, 2026

"This is one of the largest marriage fraud prosecutions in United States history," Attorney General Todd Blanche said at a press conference in Washington.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

He directs Attorney General Todd Blanche to challenge state laws that conflict with “parental authority, religious freedom, disability accommodations, and equal protection under the law.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

“You and Aunt Blanche don’t sound as if you were always good.”

From "Homesick" by Jean Fritz

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